Join a ranger and the Habitat & Trail team as you help maint
ain the beauty of Lake Roland. We have some of the best trails in Baltimor
e\, so come get your hands dirty! Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring
water.

Learn the art of turning sap into maple syrup from our range
rs. Take a hike to tap trees\, see sap cooking into syrup and taste some m
aple syrup made here at the park! This is a terrific activity for all ages
. Tickets are $3 per person ($2 for members) and registration is required.
Call 410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov for more info
rmation.

Learn the art of turning sap into maple syrup from our range
rs. Take a hike to tap trees\, see sap cooking into syrup and taste some m
aple syrup made here at the park! This is a terrific activity for all ages
. Tickets are $3 per person ($2 for members) and registration is required.
Call 410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov for more info
rmation.

Legend has it that Ireland has Saint Patrick to thank for it
s lack of snakes\, but we’re thankful for the many snakes that call Lake R
oland home! Come meet several friendly serpents and create a slithery craf
t. This is a terrific activity for children and adults age 5 and up. Ticke
ts are $3 per person ($2 for members) and registration is required. Call 4
10-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov for more information
.

Need more challenge in your egg hunt? Use your night vision
and a flashlight to find hidden eggs along our trails. You’re never too ol
d for games and candy! Tickets are $5 per person ($3 for members) and regi
stration is required. Call 410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecount
ymd.gov for more information.

Need more challenge in your egg hunt? Use your night vision
and a flashlight to find hidden eggs along our trails. (Expert-level hunt
for ages 10 to adult starts at 8:00pm after the kids program.) You’re neve
r too old for games and candy! Tickets are $5 per person ($3 for members)
and registration is required. Call 410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltim
orecountymd.gov for more information.

Bring your own hard-boiled eggs to celebrate the ancient tra
dition of egg-decorating. We’ll use natural materials to craft eggs in sev
eral styles. Perfect for all ages $3 per person ($2 for members).

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Please note: registration is required.

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For more information contac
t Lake Roland at 410-887-4156 or by email to lakerol-rp@batlimorecountymd.
gov

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Road and
Falls Road. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean
for as long as you can! Stream clean begins at 9 and ends at Noon. All are
welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. RLRAIA validates school commu
nity service hours. Please wear long pants and sleeved tops. Reflective ha
ts and vests\, protective gloves\, trash pick-up sticks\, and trash bags a
re provided. For more information\, please call 410-494-7757 or visit www.
rrlraia.org.

The ever-popular compost bins and rain barrels are available
at Baltimore County’s annual one-day event – for the low price of $35 for
a compost bin and $50 for a rain barrel. Composting keeps organic materia
l out of the landfills and rain barrels slow down runoff and provide water
for your gardens – without turning on the tap.\nRain or shine. Firs
t come\, first serve.

Each spring and fall\, the Big Trees Sale features a selecti
on of native tree species. Big Trees are intended to be planted on private
residential yards. Our spring offering is limited to 350 trees\, so order
early! Pre-ordered trees may be picked up from our nursery on the followi
ng dates:\n• Friday\, April 29\, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n• Saturday\,
April 30\, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n• Friday\, May 6\, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n• Saturday\, May 14\, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (any trees not pre-ordered will b
e for sale this day only)

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For more information visit the webpage:
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/environment/forestsandtrees/bigt
rees.html?ct=t(enewsstream1604182_18_2016)

Calling All De-Clutterers!\nClean our your garage\, ba
sement\, attic or any other space\, and bring in your unwanted items to Ri
derwood Elementary for disposal! Volunteers from the neighborhood associat
ion will be there to help fill roll-away dumpsters and trucks from Goodwil
l and Planet Aid\, a textile recycling outfit. With the help of willing ag
encies and dependable volunteers from RRLRAIA\, our neighbors will clean u
p and clean out much to be reused near and far.

The Lake Roland Nature Council is hosting a sale of native p
lants. (Rain date: Sunday\, May 1st)

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Professional gardeners will b
e on hand to help participants learn about the importance of landscaping w
ith plants native to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Native plants are easie
r to maintain\, and specific selections influence the lives of butterflies
\, birds and other wildlife. A variety of deer resistant plants will also
be available for sale. Participants are encouraged to bring photos or sket
ches of their gardens to receive expert planting advice.

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The sale
is held in conjunction with the Guilford Garden Club\; proceeds from the s
ale will go towards improvements at the park and the Guilford Garden Club
scholarship fund.

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While at the sale\, visitors are encouraged to c
heck out plans for the proposed Lake Roland Nature and Environmental Educa
tion Center which will provide year-round education and meeting space near
the Ranger Station.

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Contact Lake Roland at 410-887-4156 or email
lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov with any questions.

Join the Habitat and Trail Team to beautify Lake Roland. Bri
ng your boat\, or help clean up the shore on foot. All boaters must wear a
life jacket. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an
adult.

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This event is for ages 12 and up. This is a FREE event\, bu
t registration is required. For more information or to register call 410-8
87-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov today!

On Saturday\, May 14\, all neighbors are encouraged to join
us to collect trash along Old Court Road and Falls road\, our second of f
our street clean-ups this year. We assemble at the Brooklandville Fire Sta
tion and begin at 8 a.m.\, but please feel free to join in at any time bet
ween 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Just look for brightly colored vested volunteers
along the roadsides.

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All are welcome\, although children must be
twelve years or older. RRLRAIA validates school community service hours. P
lease wear long pants and sleeved tops. Reflective hats and vests\, protec
tive gloves\, a pick-up stick and copious plastic trash bags are all provi
ded.

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For more information\, or for any questions\, please call 410
-494-7757.

Kick off Summer with a neighborhood street party! Join your
neighbors for burgers and beverages (including beer\, wine and Southsides)
and entertainment provided by FredE and Friends. Plus there will be kids
activities\, an ice cream truck and much more!

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A portion of the pr
oceeds will benefit the Greater Ruxton Area Foundation and the American Ca
ncer Society

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Friday\, June 3 5:30-7:30pm at Bellona Avenue and Ber
wick Roads with parking at Graul’s

Join a ranger and the Habitat & Trail team as you help maint
ain the beauty of Lake Roland. We have some of the best trails in Baltimor
e\, so come get your hands dirty! Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring
water.

The national party conventions are shaping up to be the most
interesting in the past few decades. Before they meet in Cleveland and Ph
iladelphia\, hear from Maryland representatives for the Republican and Dem
ocratic parties about their respective upcoming conventions and likely par
ty platforms\, and identify other parties with candidates on the ballot in
November. Sponsored by The School of Public Policy at UMBC\, The League o
f Women Voters of Baltimore County and the Friends of the Towson Library.<
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Parking is available in the garage attached to the Towson branch.
Bring in your ticket and validate it for a lower parking rate. Parking cos
ts $2.00 on weekends and evenings after 5:30 p.m.

Join us for some exercise on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10
:00 while enjoying the sights and sounds of Lake Roland. The terrain is va
ried but mostly flat with some hills. Hiking boots are recommended. Please
bring water with you.

Used to establish a political advantage through redistrictin
g\, gerrymandering has a long history. Learn about how the voting district
s were created in Maryland and discuss Governor Hogan’s idea for changing
how the lines are drawn. Sponsored by The School of Public Policy at UMBC\
, The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County and the Friends of the To
wson Library.

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Parking is available in the garage attached to the T
owson branch. Bring in your ticket and validate it for a lower parking rat
e. Parking costs $2.00 on weekends and evenings after 5:30 p.m.

Join Rangers for a night hike and a sound census of the late
summer crickets and katydids. Learn to identify different species of cric
kets and katydids by their calls\, and catch a glimpse of moths and other
nocturnal animals. After listening to the evening chorus\, we’ll gather a
t the campfire and enjoy s’mores.

Come learn about the mysterious forest-dwellers of myth and
legend. Then search the park for signs of dragons and the fair folk\, and
use natural materials in the woods to create a fairy house or dragon’s lai
r. Ages 5 and up\, $5 per person\, ($3 members)

All Aboard for an adventure! Explore the old\, hidden tracks
of trains from the past in Lake Roland. Children can enjoy games\, learn
all about trains from the parks past\, and make their own wooden train to
ride the rails at Lake Roland!

Join a ranger and the Habitat & Trail team as you help maint
ain the beauty of Lake Roland. We have some of the best trails in Baltimor
e\, so come get your hands dirty! Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring
water.

The 6th annual Taste of Towson\, presented by the Towson Cha
mber of Commerce and SECU\, will be held at Towson University’s SECU Arena
. Come out and enjoy bites from over 30 local restaurants\, and open bar\
, and great deals from all participating restaurants! 100% of the revenue
generated from the event is reinvested back into the community.

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F
or more information\, or to purchase tickets\, please visit http://www.tow
sonchamber.com/taste-of-towson or call 410-825-1144. Tickets are $35 for t
he first 150 sold and $40 after that\, so get yours today!

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older.
RRLRAIA validates school community service hours. Please wear long pants
and sleeved tops. Reflective hats and vests\, protective gloves\, trash
pick-up sticks\, and trash bags are provided. For more information\, plea
se call 410-494-7757.

The free lecture presented by the Lake Roland Nature Council and the Gu
ilford Garden Club will be held in the new Nature and Environmental Educat
ion Center in Lake Roland. Parking is free and will be available in both t
he Lakeside Drive parking lot and the Falls Road Light Rail parking lot.
p>\n

Watch as your materials are shredded right before your eyes!
Staples\, binder clips and paper clips are all fine. No plastic sleeves\
, plastic binders or X-rays\, please. Hard drives and other media containi
ng data will be accepted but taken off-site to be destroyed/recycled.

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. St
ream clean begins at 9am and ends at noon. RRLRAIA validates school commun
ity service hours. Please wear long pants and sleeved tops. Reflective hat
s and vests\, protective gloves\, trash pick-up sticks\, and trash bags ar
e provided. For more information\, please call 410-494-7757.

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. St
ream clean begins at 9am and ends at noon. RRLRAIA validates school commun
ity service hours. Please wear long pants and sleeved tops. Reflective hat
s and vests\, protective gloves\, trash pick-up sticks\, and trash bags ar
e provided. For more information\, please call 410-494-7757.

Join the fun and celebrate the holiday season on Thursday ev
enings at one of the many bars and restaurants that will be offering drink
and food specials. For more details go to towsonchamber.com or call 410-8
25-1144.

Make your own decorative holiday wreath while keeping warm i
n our nature center and enjoying hot cocoa and cookies! This festive event
is open to anyone age 14+. There are two sessions: one at Noon and the s
econd at 2:00pm. Cost is $15 per person/$13 per member. To register\, call
410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Make your own decorative holiday wreath while keeping warm i
n our nature center and enjoying hot cocoa and cookies! This festive event
is open to anyone age 14+. There are two sessions: one at Noon and the s
econd at 2:00pm. Cost is $15 per person/$13 per member. To register\, call
410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov.

For a memorable holiday breakfast\, bring your kids to eat a
long with the holiday character the Grinch. Ages 2-9 $7\; ages 10+ $14. Re
servations recommended. For more details go to towsonchamber.com or call 4
10-825-1144.

Kids can create holiday gifts at Santa’s Craft Workshop and
watch the holiday classic movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas be
ginning at 10 a.m. For more details go to towsonchamber.com or call 410-82
5-1144.

Experience the Christmas traditions of Hampton from 1790 to
the modern era. Various guided tours\, musical performances\, and evening
events are offered to the public for free! Visit www.nps.gov/hamp/planyou
rvisit or www.historichampton.org/holidays-2016 for more information\, inc
luding details about shuttle services/parking options.

Make a festive centerpiece from greens\, a holiday container
and a candle. Listen to holiday tunes and enjoy cookies while you create
natural ornaments for your home or to give as gifts! This festive event i
s open to anyone age 5+. Cost is $10 per person/$8 per member. To register
\, call 410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Experience the Christmas traditions of Hampton from 1790 to
the modern era. Various guided tours\, musical performances\, and evening
events are offered to the public for free! Visit www.nps.gov/hamp/planyou
rvisit or www.historichampton.org/holidays-2016 for more information\, inc
luding details about shuttle services/parking options.

Art on the Trail celebrates the combination of art and natur
e with engaging installations that are stimulating and thought provoking.
This year\, there are eight artists installing some very creative and inve
ntive projects. Meet the artists and learn more about their installations
and their motivation to participate while enjoying a warm beverage and lig
ht refreshments. Location is in Pavilion 1 in Lake Roland. Admission is Fr
ee.

Locally-owned shops in Towson will offer specials and promo
tions to help gentlemen select the perfect gifts. Staff at Souris’ Saloon
will wrap your gifts for free. For more details go to towsonchamber.com or
call 410-825-1144.

Drop off the kids for a few hours while you shop! Children c
an make nature crafts\, hike to look for night time creatures\, make ginge
rbread houses and participate in other holiday activities. Registration is
limited\, so please sign up early! Cost is $10 .per child/$8 per member.T
o register\, call 410-887-4156 or email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov.<
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Regrettably\, due to inclement weather this year’s Holiday P
arty in the Woods has been cancelled.

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The Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Ro
land Area Improvement Association is pleased to sponsor this year’s Holid
ay Party in the Woods. Visit with Santa\, enjoy hot dogs\, hot chocolate w
ith marshmallows and cookies and sing carols with your neighbors.

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This event is on Saturday\, December 17 from 4-6 p.m at the Old Rugby Fiel
d between Lake Roland and the Light Rail off of L’Hirondelle Club Road.

Winter break camp is a great way to keep the kids active dur
ing the school break. Campers will enjoy playing games\, making crafts\,
nature activities\, going for hikes\, and much more! Limited enrollment.
Ages 6-12\, $150 per child ($140 for members).

Looking for something new to learn as the winter doldrums ap
proach? Join us for a two session Linoleum Block Printing class on Saturda
y\, January the 21st and Saturday\, January the 28th\, 10:30-noon both day
s. Learn how to carve a linoleum block and create multiple prints the firs
t class. The second class you will be making with your prints original\, u
nique cards ready for sending!

Looking for something new to learn as the winter doldrums ap
proach? Join us for a two session Linoleum Block Printing class on Saturda
y\, January the 21st and Saturday\, January the 28th\, 10:30-noon both day
s. Learn how to carve a linoleum block and create multiple prints the firs
t class. The second class you will be making with your prints original\, u
nique cards ready for sending!

Join us for an all levels gentle yoga class while taking in
the splendor of the park! Please bring your mat if you have one or mats wi
ll be available to first come. Children 10 and older are welcome to join i
n\, but an adult must attend too.

Baltimore County has scheduled this community input meeting
to provide a forum for sharing the plan and discussion.

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The propo
sed mixed-use development plan will be presented at the Community Input Me
eting and is in the planning phase. For the past several years RRLRAIA ha
s worked closely with the developer of the Village of Lake Roland\, Vangua
rd Development\, to create a plan that meets the needs of the community.
Located on the east side of Falls Road\, the Village of Lake Roland is pla
nned to be a mixed-use project that will add new community amenities inclu
ding retail and restaurant uses located in the front of the site and a res
idential building in the rear.

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A major component of the new projec
t is access to Lake Roland Park. Notably\, the development plan includes
additional parking for\, and access to\, the park as a community benefit o
f the project.

Kick off your Valentine’s Day celebration by joining us in t
he new Nature Center for one of the hottest trends: Adult Coloring Books.
We will supply preprinted coloring sheets\, markers\, colored pencils\, an
d everyone’s favorite…crayons.\nBe a kid again\, but with Adult beve
rages and chocolate.

Time-shifts: 9am-12pm & 12pm to 4pm. Lunch will be served and refresh
ments provided!

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Parking and Location Details:\nSaturday\, Fe
bruary 25th: Parking at the Baltimore County Home & Hospital Parking lot (
6229 Falls\nRoad). Take Copperhill Road to the end of Copperhead Roa
d\, enter park on the left side\, walk down\ngravel path\, turn left
on gravel path to main part of the serpentine.

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Sunday\, February
26th: Parking at Baltimore County Home & Hospital Parking lot or behind Ke
llogg\nCollection Furniture Store (6241 Falls Road). Access the park
from the rear of the Sunnyfields\nparking lot – look for the Nature
Council truck and wagon.

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Proper attire\, tools needed: Dress in l
ayers according to temperature. Wear protection for ticks and\nchigg
ers. Bring: hand clippers\, loppers\, heavy gloves\, tarps. Some of these
tools will be provided from the\nnature council but numbers are limi
ted.

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Requirement for all Volunteers: Volunteer Waiver Form – Balti
more County and the Lake Roland Nature\nCouncil. Volunteers under 18
must have these forms signed by a consenting parent or legal guardian to<
br />\nparticipate in the volunteer activity. Please call 410-887-4156 to
obtain a form.

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Please RSVP including what work shift(s) you will b
e volunteering! Contact information for questions or\nadditional inf
ormation: lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call: 410-887-4156\nIn
the event of inclement weather – please go to LakeRoland.org

Time-shifts: 9am-12pm & 12pm to 4pm. Lunch will be served and refresh
ments provided!

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Parking and Location Details:\nSaturday\, Fe
bruary 25th: Parking at the Baltimore County Home & Hospital Parking lot (
6229 Falls\nRoad). Take Copperhill Road to the end of Copperhead Roa
d\, enter park on the left side\, walk down\ngravel path\, turn left
on gravel path to main part of the serpentine.

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Sunday\, February
26th: Parking at Baltimore County Home & Hospital Parking lot or behind Ke
llogg\nCollection Furniture Store (6241 Falls Road). Access the park
from the rear of the Sunnyfields\nparking lot – look for the Nature
Council truck and wagon.

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Proper attire\, tools needed: Dress in l
ayers according to temperature. Wear protection for ticks and\nchigg
ers. Bring: hand clippers\, loppers\, heavy gloves\, tarps. Some of these
tools will be provided from the\nnature council but numbers are limi
ted.

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Requirement for all Volunteers: Volunteer Waiver Form – Balti
more County and the Lake Roland Nature\nCouncil. Volunteers under 18
must have these forms signed by a consenting parent or legal guardian to<
br />\nparticipate in the volunteer activity. Please call 410-887-4156 to
obtain a form.

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Please RSVP including what work shift(s) you will b
e volunteering! Contact information for questions or\nadditional inf
ormation: lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call: 410-887-4156\nIn
the event of inclement weather – please go to LakeRoland.org

Join us for an all levels gentle yoga class while taking in
the splendor of the park! Please bring your mat if you have one or mats wi
ll be available to first come. Children 10 and older are welcome to join i
n\, but an adult must attend too.

Need a cure for cabin fever? Let nature be your remedy! Join
us as we explore the forest at night to listen and look for what is stirr
ing. Then warm up around the campfire with s’mores and Native American sto
ries about the return of spring.

Join us for some exercise on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10
:00 while enjoying the sights and sounds of Lake Roland. The terrain is va
ried but mostly flat with some hills. Hiking boots are recommended. Please
bring water with you.

Legend has it that Ireland has Saint Patrick to thank for it
s lack of snakes\, but we’re thankful for the many snakes that call Lake R
oland home! Come meet several friendly serpents and create a slithery craf
t.

Legend has it that Ireland has Saint Patrick to thank for it
s lack of snakes\, but we’re thankful for the many snakes that call Lake R
oland home! Come meet several friendly serpents and create a slithery craf
t.

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. Th
e street clean begins at 8am and the stream clean begins at 9am. Both clea
n-ups end at noon. RRLRAIA validates school community service hours. Pleas
e wear long pants and sleeved tops. Reflective hats and vests\, protective
gloves\, trash pick-up sticks\, and trash bags are provided. For more inf
ormation\, please call 410-494-7757.

Join us for an all levels gentle yoga class while taking in
the splendor of the park! Please bring your mat if you have one or mats wi
ll be available to first come. Children 10 and older are welcome to join i
n\, but an adult must attend too.

Calling All De-Clutterers!\nStart your spring cleaning
at our annual Dumpster Day! Baltimore County will again provide RRLRAIA w
ith dumpsters for disposal of your bulk trash items. The dumpsters will be
located in the parking lot nearest to the tennis courts at Riderwood Elem
entary School. The following items will NOT be accepted:\n– Large st
umps or wood/logs in excess of 8” in diameter or 6’ long\n– Flammabl
e/hazardous materials/liquids\, paint\, pesticides\n– Tires or any a
ppliances

– The Loading Dock\, a non-profit building material re-use
center\, will collect useable home construction items (such as lighting fi
xtures\, doors\, flooring\, plumbing fixtures\, cabinets\, etc.) until no
on or until the truck is full. Check out acceptable new and used building
materials at http://loadingdock.org/donate_materials/index.html#acceptable
or call 410-558-3625\, ext.17.

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– Defenders of Animal Rights (a no
-kill animal shelter in northern Baltimore County) would love items includ
ing dog and cat food\, treats\, collars\, leashes\, bowls and travel carri
ers\, along with clean new or used sheets\, blankets and towels. Former Bo
ard member Anne Rouse has again volunteered to collect the donations and d
eliver them to the shelter.

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– Planet Aid will return again this ye
ar. Planet Aid is a non-profit organization that supports sustainable dev
elopment in impoverished communities around the world and will accept clot
hing in any condition\, so drop off your unwanted clothes and shoes\, even
if they are torn or have stains. They will not end up in a landfill!

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To volunteer for this event\, please contact our office at 410-494-77
57 or office@rrlraia.org. Volunteers should bring a pair of work gloves.
p>\n

Donuts and hot beverages await you at the end of our short (
5 miles or less) run through Lake Roland’s marked trails. No run times wil
l be recorded\, but top finishers will be recognized at the end of the run
. (No pets or strollers please.) For families with children aged 7+. $5 p
er person ($3 per member).

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Advance registration required: Send an
email to lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call our office at 410-887-4
156\nInclude: the name of the program you are registering for\; if t
he program is offered on multiple days or times\, include which session yo
u are registering for\; the number of participants\; ages of participants
(for ages 18 and over\, you may use: Adult)\; and your contact information
.

For lovers of fitness an
d the great outdoors\, what could be better than trail running in a beauti
ful park? Unless\, of course\, you add donuts! Perfection!

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The new
Donut Trail Running Series offers runners the opportunity to experience t
he diverse and scenic trails of Lake Roland. We will meet three times a ye
ar. A different\, well-marked\, trail running course will be offered each
time. The length of the run\, trail surface\, and difficulty will change d
epending on the course\, but will generally be less than five miles. No ru
n times will be recorded\, but finishing order will be noted.

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Donu
ts await you at the end of the run! Participants can meet and socialize ov
er donuts and an assortment of hot and cold beverages. Top finishers will
also be recognized during this time.

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Meet in the Nature Center. No
strollers or pets. Must be 7+ years to participate. The number of partici
pants is limited.

Calling all artists! A unique opportunity for Maryland artis
ts to showcase their work in the natural beauty of Lake Roland\, Art on th
e Trail\, returns in 2017. Requests for proposals begin April 17\, 2017. F
or more information contact lakeroland.org/art-trail-2

Celebrate Earth Day by helping us restore the park! Join a t
eam of rangers and volunteers to remove invasive plants\, pick up trash\,
work on trails\, and plant native plants. All ages are welcome to this FR
EE event!

Join us for the statewide effort to clean up our streams. Br
ing your own canoe or kayak. All boaters must wear a life jacket. Particip
ants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 12+. F
REE

Learn how to identify a fish\, bait a hook\, and more. Then
try to catch a fish! We supply the cane poles and bait. A Maryland non-tid
al fishing license is required for ages 16 & older. For ages 5+. $5 per pe
rson ($3 per member).

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Advance registration is required: Send an em
ail to lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call our office at 410-887-4156
\nInclude: the name of the program you are registering for\; if the
program is offered on multiple days or times\, in-clude which session you
are registering for\; the number of participants\; ages of participants (f
or ages 18 and over\, you may use: Adult)\; and your contact information.<
/p>\n

Children have fun learning important outdoor know-how! Natur
alists lead children in discovering nature and environmental survival skil
ls. For ages 6-12. Cost: $25 for 6 sessions or $5 per class is space is av
ailable. Meets each Tuesday from May 2 – June 6 4:30-5:30 p.m. To register
\, please email lakerol-rp@baltimorecounty.md.gov.

Children have fun learning important outdoor know-how! Natur
alists lead children in discovering nature and environmental survival skil
ls. For ages 6-12. Cost: $25 for 6 sessions or $5 per class is space is av
ailable. Meets each Tuesday from May 4 – June 8 4:30-5:30 p.m. To register
\, please email lakerol-rp@baltimorecounty.md.gov.

Join a ranger for a guided tour of Lake Roland. Enjoy time o
n the lake looking for wildlife such as turtles\, beavers\, eagles\, and m
ore. Basic pad-dling instruction will be provided. Ages 6 and up / $15 per
person ($10 members)\n10:00am—1:00pm Please arrive 15 minutes befor
e the program begins\, boats will depart on time.

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Advance registra
tion required: Please send an email to lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or
call our office at 410-887-4156\nInclude: the name of the program y
ou are registering for\; if the program is offered on multiple days or tim
es\, in-clude which session you are registering for\; the number of partic
ipants\; ages of participants (for ages 18 and over\, you may use: Adult)\
; and your contact information.

Growing native plants encourages beneficial insects\, birds\
, and other wildlife in your community. Support your backyard ecosystem wi
th this fundraiser for the Guilford Garden Club and Lake Roland Nature Cou
ncil!\nThe sale will be held in the Nature Center.

Take a short hike to our campfire ring to play outdoor games
\, sing campfire songs\, and eat s’mores! Kosher s’mores available upon re
quest. Perfect for all ages. $5 per person ($3 per member).

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Advan
ce registration is required: Please send an email to lakerol-rp@baltimorec
ountymd.gov or call our office at 410-887-4156\nInclude: the name of
the program you are registering for\; if the program is offered on multip
le days or times\, in-clude which session you are registering for\; the nu
mber of participants\; ages of participants (for ages 18 and over\, you ma
y use: Adult)\; and your contact information.

Enjoy the Spring weather with an overnight in Lake Roland! W
e’ll go on a ranger-led night hike\, make s’mores around the campfire\, an
d enjoy breakfast in the morning. Bring dinner on Friday or cook food over
the campfire. Bring your own tent or if you don’t have one\, reserve one
by calling our office at 410-887-4156. For ages 5 and older per person ($8
for members).

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Advance registration required: Send an email to lak
erol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call our office at 410-887-4156\nIn
clude: the name of the program you are registering for\; if the program is
offered on multiple days or times\, include which session you are registe
ring for\; the number of participants\; ages of participants (for ages 18
and over\, you may use: Adult)\; and your contact information.

Learn how to identify a fish\, bait a hook\, and more. Then
try to catch a fish! Other activities will include games\, crafts\, and ma
king your very own fishing pole! This is a Maryland “free fishing” day—a l
icense is not required. For families with children ages 6+. $5 per person
($3 per member).

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Advance registration required: Send an email to l
akerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call our office at 410-887-4156\n
Include: the name of the program you are registering for\; if the program
is offered on multiple days or times\, include which session you are regis
tering for\; the number of participants\; ages of participants (for ages 1
8 and over\, you may use: Adult)\; and your contact information.

This week-end\, join thousands of people across the nation f
or The Great American Campout! We’ll go on a ranger-led night hike\, make
s’mores around the campfire\, and enjoy breakfast in the morning. Bring di
nner on Friday. Bring your own tent or if you don’t have one\, reserve one
by calling our office at 410-887-4156. For families with children age 5+.
$10 per person ($8 per member).

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Advance registration required: Se
nd an email to lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call our office at 410-
887-4156\nInclude: the name of the program you are registering for\;
if the program is offered on multiple days or times\, include which sessi
on you are registering for\; the number of participants\; ages of particip
ants (for ages 18 and over\, you may use: Adult)\; and your contact inform
ation.

Each Saturday\, we will have nature crafts\, live animals\,
water fun\, bamboo teepees or other fun activities in the Acorn Hill play
area for children ages 5 and older. Children must be accompanied by an ad
ult. There is no fee for this event and no need to register.

Come learn about the mysterious forest-dwellers of myth and
legend said to visit the human world at the Summer Solstice. We’ll search
the park for signs of dragons and the fair folk. Then use natural material
s to create a fairy house or dragon’s lair. For children aged 6+ $5 per pe
rson ($3 per member).

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Advance registration required: Send an email
to lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov or call our office at 410-887-4156\nInclude: the name of the program you are registering for\; if the pro
gram is offered on multiple days or times\, include which session you are
registering for\; the number of participants\; ages of participants (for a
ges 18 and over\, you may use: Adult)\; and your contact information.

The Lake Roland Nature Council hosts The Autumn Nati
ve Plant Sale for 2017 on September 16\, from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m.

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Professional gardeners will be on h
and to help participants learn about the importance of landscaping with pl
ants native to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Native plants are easier to m
aintain\, and specific selections influence the lives of butterflies\, bir
ds and other wildlife. A variety of deer resistant plants will also be ava
ilable for sale. Participants are encouraged to bring photos or sketches o
f their gardens to receive expert planting advice.

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The sale is held in conjunction with the Guilfo
rd Garden Club\; proceeds from the sale will go towards improvements at th
e park and the Guilford Garden Club scholarship fund.

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While at the sale\, visitors are encouraged
to check out the Lake Roland Nature Center which will provide year-round e
ducation and meeting space near the Ranger Station. Call 410-887-4156 for
more information

His business is capable of provi
ding hand-crafted wooden doors\, windows\, mouldings\, entry surrounds and
mantels\, among other distinctive and decorative wooden components. Mr. B
rown can match design elements already present but in need of refurbishmen
t or can craft original elements to bring character and beauty to a newer
home.

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Thomas is well-qualified to answer questions about renovatio
ns and home maintenance. In particular\, he is happy to discuss repairing
and replacing double hung sash windows\, a common problem in older homes\,
as well as repairing and replacing exterior doors. To make this meeting a
s informative as possible\, please send your areas of interest or specific
questions for Mr. Brown to rrlraia@c
omcast.net.

Join us for some exercise on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10
:00 while enjoying the sights and sounds of Lake Roland. The terrain is va
ried but mostly flat with some hills. Hiking boots are recommended. Please
bring water with you.

Join us for an all-levels\, gentle yoga class while taking i
n the splendor of the park! Please bring your mat if you have one or mats
will be available to first come. Children 10 and older are welcome to join
in\, but an adult must attend too.

Looking for something new to learn as the winter doldrums ap
proach? Join us for a two session class on Saturday\, February 3rd and Sat
urday\, February 10th\, 11am to 12:30pm both days. Learn how to carve a li
noleum block and create multiple prints the first class. In the second cla
ss\, make unique cards with your original prints. *Must sign up fo
r both classes

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Adults Only\n(no single class sign u
p)\nClass size 10 adults\n$25/$20 for members\nSupplies
included in the Nature Center\nRegister by calling 410-887-4156

Looking for something new to learn as the winter doldrums ap
proach? Join us for a two session class on Saturday\, February 3rd and Sat
urday\, February 10th\, 11am to 12:30pm both days. Learn how to carve a li
noleum block and create multiple prints the first class. In the second cla
ss\, make unique cards with your original prints. *Must sign up fo
r both classes

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Adults Only\n(no single class sign u
p)\nClass size 10 adults\n$25/$20 for members\nSupplies
included in the Nature Center\nRegister by calling 410-887-4156

Legend has it that Ireland has Saint Patrick to thank for it
s lack of snakes\, but we’re thankful for the many snakes that call Lake R
oland home! Come meet several friendly serpents and create a slithery craf
t.

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. Th
e street clean begins at 8am and the stream clean begins at 9am. Both clea
n-ups end at noon. RRLRAIA validates school community service hours. Pleas
e wear long pants and sleeved tops. Reflective hats and vests\, protective
gloves\, trash pick-up sticks\, and trash bags are provided. For more inf
ormation\, please call 410-494-7757.

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. RR
LRAIA validates school community service hours. Please wear long pants and
sleeved tops. Reflective hats and vests\, protective gloves\, trash pick-
up sticks\, and trash bags are provided. For more information\, please cal
l 410-494-7757.

The purpose of this meeting is for the developer to receive
comments regarding design elements of the proposed project. All area resid
ents are welcome to attend and participate in this meeting. Should you ha
ve any questions regarding this meeting or project\, please contact Jenife
r Nugent\, Department of Planning\, 410-887-3480\, or the developer\, Len
Weinberg\, at 410-296-1770 x23 or lweinberg@vanguardequities.c
om.

Note: The original Design Review Panel meeting was held on J
uly 11\, 2018.

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The purpose of this meeting is for the developer to
receive comments regarding design elements of the proposed project as res
ubmitted. All area residents are welcome to attend and participate in this
meeting. Should you have any questions regarding this meeting or project
\, please contact Jenifer Nugent\, Department of Planning\, 410-887-3480\,
or the developer\, Len Weinberg\, at 410-296-1770 x23 or lweinberg@v
anguardequities.com.

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. RR
LRAIA validates school community service hours. Please wear long pants and
sleeved tops. Reflective hats and vests\, protective gloves\, trash pick-
up sticks\, and trash bags are provided. For more information\, please cal
l 410-494-7757.

Visit rrlraia.org to view the meeting agenda\, bios of prosp
ective new Board members\, proposed amended bylaws and a Resolution that w
ill be voted on at the meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting and would
like to give your proxy\, please print and return the form from our websi
te. If you cannot access any of these documents online\, please contact us
at 410-494-7757 or rrlraia@comcast.net and we will mail them to you.

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p>We encourage you to carpool to minimize the number of cars parked on
neighborhood streets. If it is necessary to park on the street\, please b
e mindful of neighbors’ driveways and lawns.\n

Please join us as we collect trash along Old Court Rd and Fa
lls Rd. Meet at the Brooklandville Fire Station at 8am and help clean for
as long as you can! All are welcome\, but children must be 12 or older. Th
e street clean begins at 8am and the stream clean begins at 9am. Both clea
n-ups end at noon. RRLRAIA validates school community service hours. Pleas
e wear long pants and sleeved tops. Reflective hats and vests\, protective
gloves\, trash pick-up sticks\, and trash bags are provided. For more inf
ormation\, please call 410-494-7757.